It's one of my biggest regrets as a mom. I actually have nightmares about trusting these people…read moreunfortunately. 2 stars because they were nice but we felt like everything was standard procedures even on serious issues. Then you have to demand attention or find someone else. I still feel sick to my stomach thinking that I brought my child here. Trust your instincts as a parent.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Branco and the entire team at Tamalpais Pediatrics to care…read morefor our two kids. They educate us about best practices for feeding, sleeping, general well-being, and sickness, which start at the hospital when they are born and continue throughout their childhood. They have two wonderful lactation consultants, Cherie and Brenda, who provide in-office care to parents needing extra guidance along their breastfeeding/pumping journey. The level of care that they provide is next level. You can tell that everyone at their office truly cares about the health and well-being of your children above anything else. When our kids are sick over the weekend or after hours, they always have someone on call to guide us on what to do. If you want the best care for your children, we highly recommend Tamalpais Pediatrics!!

The worst pediatric office that ever was…read more Sadly, we were transferred to this office when my children's pediatrician had to retire early for health reasons. I wish i had jumped ship from the get go, but I was lazy and kept going back for years of punishment. Staff is rude and incompetent. They treat parents like the enemy. They also charge extra for everything - flu shot visits, camp forms, immunization records, you name it. And they are not nice at all. I'm very confused why they would choose to work in a pediatrician's office when they don't like people. There is one nice nurse, but that's it. Dr. Ornstein is a horrible pediatrician and an arrogant know it all. Because she is a doctor and a mom herself, she will tell you she knows more than you. She told me on more than one occasion how good of a doctor she is - who does that? She is not a good listener and she is driven by her own personal agenda rather than the child's needs. Every time I went into that office, she overtly checked me out up and down multiple times. This is probably why she isn't listening - she is too distracted by her own insecurities. The amount of confrontational interactions I had with her over the years are too many to count! She refused to give my child a COVID test back when over the counter tests were not yet available. Anytime I made an appointment (other than a well visit), she acted defensive from the get go. She also reneged on taking over a medication prescription from another MD because she "didn't like the way I demanded an appointment with her." Literally, her words. This is because I called on a Monday and politely asked if we could do the appointment after school hours (because I have a high schooler who should not miss school and was already having struggles about going to school) so they gave me an appointment on that Thursday afternoon that I ended up having to pull my child out of school for = compromise? Again, they treat parents like the enemy. Even my children dislike her! Don't take your kids here. Listen to these horrible reviews. They are all true. It's hard enough being a parent and you don't need a bunch of a-holes in your children's doctor's office to make your life harder. We have seen other lovely doctors since leaving this miserable practice and my children can't believe the stark contrast in care!

I would give them 0 stars if Yelp allowed it…read more My 10 year old's doctor retired at the end of 2016 and MPA took over his medical records. Beginning of 2017 my son and I both joined Kaiser. I requested release of medical records from 6 different doctors for myself and my son. MPA were the only ones who charged for the release of records ($35). Not only that, after they billed my card, they called and left a message asking me to pick up the records since they claimed the records tend to get lost at Kaiser. I went to pick up the records and was handed 12 sheets! I paid almost $3 to MPA for their bad photocopying services. Maybe their docs are good - I don't know. However the front-office is scum, and is only interested in making a quick buck at the expense of children and their medical records. They should be ashamed of themselves.

I can't believe it's been 11 years since I reviewed Dr. Newlon. I have continued to see her off and…read moreon over all of these years, as have my children. She is utterly gifted in manipulation of the body as well as homeopathy. She is absolutely worth every penny of cash pay. And her front desk office manager summer is an absolute JOY! I feel so cared for in the office.

Dr. Newlon treated Jenbert Jr. 2's colic and reflux at 7 weeks old and helped re-align Jenbert Jr…read more 1 at two and a half years after a fall off the bed when she was 7 months old. She made all the difference in JJ2's disposition: JJ2 went from being a fussy, colicky baby whom I felt tasked with taking care of, to a smiley, inquisitive soul who I was finally able to bond with. JJ2 was able to latch correctly afterward and nursed because she wanted to, not just because she had to. When the bed collapsed under JJ2 at four months old, I didn't even think about calling the pediatrician. I took her in to Dr. Newlon to get the bump on her head worked out. JJ2 is now six months old and continues to be bright, smiley, and good-natured. You would've never known that she had been fussy and colicky in her early months. JJ1 has also been re-aligned since she fell off the bed and hit her head on the floor more than two years ago. While the difference is more subtle in her, there is improvement in her. You don't have to wait for a baby to "outgrow" colic and reflux, there is something you can do about it. Go see Dr. Newlon already! Even years after a fall, she is still able to help.

Do you know how Yelp started 15 years ago? The CEO was looking for a good doctor in SF, welp the…read morerest is history! These doctors have seen my kids since they were little. They refer you to the BEST specialists. ~ Dr. Dab has referred us to the best ENT Dr. Dylan Chan @ UCSF when our son suffered severe sleep apnea, where he stopped breathing. Now he's cured, no more snoring, sleeps a little too well & grew into a giant teenager. Thank you Dr. Dab for convincing me to go through with the surgery, as I was freaking out, and for your compassion & genuine observation(s). Our son might be able to find a wife later on in life LOL! My daughters also appreciate your prompt responses being 3000 miles away in college on the East Coast. One of them wants to become a doctor :) ~ Dr. Pepitone and her networking has referred us to the best Pediatric Ortho surgeon Dr. Mohammad Diab @ UCSF when he suffered a serious spinal infection aka Osteomyelitis. After IV antibiotics at the hospital, he's on the road to recovery; no surgery required! Thank you Dr. Pepitone for catching all the signs and expediting our visit with Dr. Diab, as we know how busy he is. To be put on his priority list and waste no more time, it was all Dr. Pepitone's connections! ~ Dr. Johnson another OG doctor in the house for always being concerned about our kids' well-being. I hope he never retires, but that's kinda selfish. ~ Dr. Meier, ummm no comment to her suggestion of meditation for our son's pain management. ~ Front office staff, the ladies are always so helpful, especially dealing with all the parents and the bugaboo moms. Juana is amazing, and her name should be "Reina", as she is the Queen of this place, and that's what I named my firstborn. ~ Last but not least, we miss you Dr. Crosby, hope you're enjoying retirement! I'd be on the beach with a Mai Tai in hand, cheers! 'Til we meet again ~ stay healthy cuz it's very expensive to be sick & see you on Yelp (SYOY)! P.S. Their doctors work out of both locations SF & Marin, extremely convenient.

So grateful that they were able to work us in last minute for a well child visit. The practice is…read morevery well run, and they are patient and kind to children. Dr. Johnson was very thorough and put my daughter at ease during check up. Highly recommend this group, my children have been patients since years.

Ann is the greatest and sweetest she has always been there for our two kids she also speaks French…read moreif you are a Francophone

If you are looking for an incredibly caring, sensitive and warm pediatrician for your children,…read moremake an appointment to see Dr Troy. We have two sons, 7 and almost 2. We were lucky enough to find Dr Troy when we moved to the area 4 years ago. Unlike many physicians you come into contact with, Dr Troy makes extensive time for her patients, is very judicious with her diagnoses, and makes children feel incredibly comfortable. She is amazingly thorough, and really talks to you about the why's behind her opinions. I have always felt so much relief taking our boys in when they are sick. Her office is warm and kid-friendly. The waiting room is filled with beautiful artwork warmly shared from her patients; each exam room has a stack of children's books and magazines; she deftly distracts little ones with her "magic wands" and then there's her gentle office companion, Buddy - a couldn't-be-sweeter Golden Retriever who puts every child at ease! Probably the best indicator of a great physician (and one quality you just can't find anymore) is one who is proactive. Several years ago, after hearing about some cold symptoms that were keeping our older son up at night coughing, Dr Troy examined him and gave us some valuable information on asthma. She prescribed a rescue inhaler and educated us about the prevalence of asthma in children. His situation was never really severe until one night, when he woke up in a panic because he couldn't breathe. My husband and I grabbed the inhaler Dr Troy had proactively prescribed and just minutes later, our son was breathing steadily again. What could have been a night of sheer panic and a race to the ER, became a very controllable episode, thanks to Dr Troy's preemptive wisdom. We were so grateful for her insight and advice! When our youngest son was born almost two years ago, she visited him in the hospital and gently reminded us about all the things we needed to remember about babies (amazing how much you forget in 5 years!) She gave us every assurance that he was "perfect". What more could parents want to hear about their newborn? In well baby/child visits, she always makes us proud of our boys and how they are doing. She is balanced and never alarmist. She breeds confidence and not once has made us feel like we are being too careful or paranoid about our concerns about our sons. She has kept her practice very intimate intentionally. She could have joined an HMO long ago, which would have been far more lucrative for her, but she enjoys the ability to make a connection with her patients and families, and as a recent letter from her (which she sends often to her families) stated "...I love watching your children grow up and love knowing that sometimes I can make a real difference in a child's life." When was the last time you heard or felt that from a pediatrician you spoke to? Dr Troy also has a great support network that we have relied upon at key times. Her office staff is always gracious and cordial; her billing contacts were incredibly helpful to me when I once had issues with my insurance, and on a recent trip we took out of town, when our youngest son had a middle-of-the-night fever scare, her after-hours physician network came to the rescue. I'm constantly grateful that we have such an amazing physician whom our sons and my husband and I trust so much. Put your trust in Dr Troy - you (and your children) will be happy you did.

Love this pediatrician!! She is so kind, thoughtful, well spoken, educated, and caring. We now have…read more2 children going to see her, and we moved 30mins away and still drive to MV to see her. I recommend her as a provider as well as the practice.

Dr Sanda is an incredibly warm and caring pediatrician and we are so lucky to have her looking…read moreafter our first child! She exudes a wonderful calming effect on even the most hypochondriac / overly anxious / severely sleep-deprived new parents (read: me). She is always very gentle (even her voice is soothing) and I appreciate how quickly she follows up on my many emails and phone calls. We had a very rough delivery and first couple days in the hospital and I appreciated how she visited multiple times and then called to check up on my physical and emotional state after I got home. Dr Sanda came highly recommended by my (also much loved) OB-GYN Dr LaFollette. My OB actually gave me 3 referrals for Marin local pediatricians (all small practices run primarily by women doctors) but she correctly guessed I would really like Magnolia Pediatrics. I did informational phone interviews with all 3 offices and narrowed it down to 2 offices to scheduled in-person meetings. Dr Sanda was the first doctor my husband and I met in person and we didn't need to look any further. She was very thorough in answering all our questions about their evidence-based holistic medical approach, vaccines, development, sleep, circumcision, diet etc If you prefer small, intimate practices focused on evidence-based medicine like myself-- Magnolia Pediatrics is definitely the place for you. It is run by 3 women doctors and while I have not met the other two Dr Christie and Dr Kerl, I have heard nothing but great things about them from my doctors, Yelp and close friends who followed Dr Kerl from Prima Medical. Due to that, I feel comfortable seeing any of the other partners if for some reason Dr Sanda is not available. The reception and nursing staff are also all sweet, lovely and efficient -- especially when it comes to giving shots to our crying baby. The office has two separate waiting rooms for healthy and sick patients which is much appreciated, as well as a very comfortable nursing room. Parking is easy and location off the 101 is super convenient! They also have embraced patient tech like myChart so you can message your doctor, pay bills online, check health info and lab results and manage appointments. Lastly, unlike many other medical offices I have dealt with, I have not had any billing fiascos -- it's all been very smooth so far thankfully!!

We have been bringing our child to her for pediatric care since he was an infant. She is thorough,…read moreprofessional, good at listening, caring, and communicative. The office is always clean, and the staff and doctors are responsive. I highly recommend!

Our kids have been patients of Dr. Christie for the past 16+ years and have received excellent…read morecare. She is a good listener, bright and has a great bedside manner.

Dr. Ulloa is hands down the best doctor we've ever had. Not only does he take care of my four…read morechildren but also us adults! He's a rare find these days - no matter how long it takes for an appointment he will spend the time with you so you fully understand a diagnosis and symptoms you are experiencing. I've been in his office for a couple of hours on many occasions. He's also incredible In a crisis. When my husband had a serious head injury he spent hours and days and weeks working with me to get the care we needed. He helped me with not only my husband but also my own psychological issues related to the injury. He truly managed my husbands care in an extraordinary way. UCSF trained, he's also never been wrong when he makes a diagnosis - never ever. You won't be disappointed if you choose him for you or your kids or both. Enjoy, he's a wonderful man too!!'

Wonderful caring doctor for my 2 baby girls - Thank you Dr. Ulloa!read more